One day after he signed an entry-level contract with the Bruins, USA Hockey and Harvard star Ryan Donato had one goal and two assists in Monday's loss to the Blue Jackets in his NHL debut.

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Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer

Is Marcus Smart confident he'll be back in playoffs? "I am confident ... I'm real real real excited and eager to get back out there, whenever that is. Hopefully sooner than later." It was Smart and Gordon Hayward working out together today at Celtics facility. Said Smart: "I got a workout partner."

MLB is working to finalize a Yankees-Red Sox series in London in 2019 that would be the league's first regular-season games in Europe, The Associated Press reports.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer

The Patriots have released veteran LB Shea McClellin with a failed physical designation, ESPN's Field Yates reports. McClellin missed the entire 2017 season (concussion), as he had been one of the team's designated-to-return players on injured reserve but remained on IR after experiencing a setback upon his return to practice. Because of that, McClellin wasn't projected to be a big part of the Patriots' 2018 plans.

Adam Schefter recaps the biggest moves from the first week of free agency with Field Yates (:33). Plus, new Jets DB Trumaine Johnson discusses signing with New York, getting tagged twice by the Rams and much more (26:54).

Craig Kimbrel rejoined the Boston Red Sox on Monday after his infant daughter, Lydia Joy, underwent heart surgery in Boston. "She's in a good, comfortable place for me to be down here," he said. "If she wasn't, I wouldn't be here."

Danny Shelton's emotional support dogs have played an important role in his life and helped him get through his brother's passing.

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Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer

In addition to free-agent OT Cameron Fleming visiting the Cowboys, fellow free-agent OT LaAdrian Waddle is also expected to visit Dallas, according to ESPN Cowboys reporter Todd Archer. Waddle, who has been with the Patriots since Dec. 16, 2015, had been in Foxborough late last week. With the Patriots' left tackle spot their biggest question mark, re-signing Fleming and/or Waddle would another layer of depth – but other teams are now interested.

The Patriots assume little risk in the modest deal they gave Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati's former top running back who's looking to resurrect his career.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer

RB Jeremy Hill's 1-year deal with the Patriots has a $1 million base salary, and includes a $150,000 signing bonus. He can earn an additional $300,000 in roster bonuses, and has a $50,000 workout bonus.